Borthwick on Itoje: ‘He’s a calm and influential leader’Tom Willis rewarded but no place for Henry Pollock
Maro Itoje has been installed as England’s new captain before the forthcoming Six Nations with Steve Borthwick stripping Jamie George of the role after 12 months. Borthwick has also selected the in-form No 8 Tom Willis for a crucial championship but overlooked Henry Pollock.
Borthwick’s decision to hand Itoje the captaincy on a permanent basis for the first time signals his intentions for the 2027 World Cup. The 30-year-old second row was made Saracens captain at the start of the season and has been tipped as a leader of England ever since he made his breakthrough under Eddie Jones in 2016.
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